Christine Hayes

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Middletown, NJ 07748

732-***-****

actjqu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - New York, New York

Business Development - Manager of Special Events (2003 - present)

Marketing Department - Marketing Coordinator, Special Events (1998 - 2003)

Marketing Department - Administrative Assistant (1995 - 1998)

Event Planning Experience:

• Coordinate with a team of event professionals in the development and execution of all client events, including seminars and social events prepared in New York as well as events planned in Mexico City, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Buenos Aires, London, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Palo Alto. Liaison with venues for management of all contracts associated with an event, room set-up, audio/visual, banquet services, and security. Coordinate and track all client meetings and social events surrounding the main event. On-site event management, including assistance to VIP speakers and guests, preparation and distribution of materials.

• Collaborate with the U.S. and European Directors of Business Development, lawyers and business development staff in the firm’s various offices to coordinate client events, minimize overlap, develop budget and organize post event follow-up.

• Manage all internal event logistics, including conference space, catering orders, audio-visual requirements and maintenance. Prepare and communicate a high level workplan to ensure all deadlines are met on events. Periodic status updates to all VIP's.

• Coordinate and manage all simultaneous webcasts associated with a seminar. Develop branded landing page with internal graphic designers and external webcast provider. Upload and test presentation materials and track registrations. Control booth management for live broadcasts, respond to questions received from online participants and direct simultaneous slide advancement over the web.

• Coordinate with internal graphic designers on the development of firm announcements, seminar invitations for internal and external seminars and events, annual holiday card, promotional giveaways and client gifts.

• Manage all sporting events, concerts and other performances for the firm’s suite at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, including distribution of electronic tickets to clients, catering and onsite supervision.

• Manage and distribute of the firm’s sports tickets to clients for the New York Yankees. Research, negotiate and purchase tickets to key sporting events such as U.S. Open Tennis; U.S. Open Golf, World Series, Super Bowl and World Cup as needed.

• Coordinate private and semi-private dining space for special event use by clients and internal social functions for various practice groups at restaurants and venues across New York City. Research venues for events and dining outside of New York City as needed.

Representative Events:

o Cleary Gottlieb’s Annual Seminar on Dodd-Frank/Regulatory Reform (approximately 100 in attendance; 80 via webinar) - 2010-Present

o Cleary Gottlieb’s Annual Proxy Workshop (approximately 100 in attendance; 50 via webinar) - 2009-Present

o Cleary Gottlieb’s Annual Corporate Governance and Disclosure Seminar (approximately 120 in attendance; 75 via webinar) - 2002-Present

o Cleary Gottlieb’s Annual Seminar in Mexico City (approximately 250 in attendance) - 2001-Present

o Cleary Gottlieb’s 60th Anniversary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History (approximately 1,200 in attendance) – 2006

o Annual staff holiday party

o Annual children’s holiday party

o Annual staff appreciation breakfast, lunch and dinner events (covering all shifts)

o “25 Year Club” members’ annual luncheon and individual luncheons for new members

o Retirement receptions for administrative staff

o Annual photo shoot for all lawyers in 16 offices worldwide

General administrative responsibilities:

• Research for potential sponsorship and speaking opportunities for lawyers in any related practice area. Coordinate journal ads for various sponsorships and publications.

• Coordinate firm-related announcements and publication distributions to clients, including announcements regarding new partner/counsel elections, office openings and lateral hires.

Hayt, Hayt & Landau - Eatontown, New Jersey

Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk (September 1989 - February 1995)

• Responsible for all accounts receivable including daily posting to various client accounts electronically and in general ledger recordings.

• Monthly and weekly remittances to clients. Monthly audit of client accounts.

• Daily banking tasks, including deposits and transfers to and from various client accounts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Information Technology – Daily working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook; InterAction Citrix 6.1, Adobe Acrobat 10, SnagIt Editor and Thomson Reuters/Nasdaq webcasting platform and various Lotus Notes-based content management systems.

• Communications and Interpersonal Skills – Excellent written and verbal presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively and proactively with all levels of staff.

• Flexible and Reliable – Willingness to take on new responsibility and improving efficiency on assigned tasks from inception to completion.

• Attention to Detail – Produce work that is of the highest quality and ensure that tasks are completed accurately, on time and within budget.

• Client Satisfaction – Ability to ensure that clients expectations are met and exceeded.

REFERENCES

Furnished upon request.

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